Community Calendar for March 7, 2013

COLONIE -- The Town of Colonie Police Department annual Civilian Police Academy will be held 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays March 26 through May 21. In addition to the nine classroom sessions, there will be other opportunities to ride with patrol officers, observe the criminal court and be exposed to other aspects of the police department and its activities. The class is open to residents or people that work within the town. Class size is limited to 20 people. An application is available at www.colonie.org/police. For information, call Lt. Michael Woods or Melissa Snow at 782-2619.

MEETINGS

HOOSICK FALLS -- ADAPT, alcohol and drug abuse prevention team, meets at 6:30 p.m. March 11 in the Hoosick Falls Elementary School Library, 21187 route 22. Parents and guardians of all juniors are invited to attend.

ALBANY -- The Capital District Humanist Society meets March 10 in Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Avenue. Refreshments at 12:30 p.m. followed by the program at 1:15 p.m. "Media Ethics in Covering Controversial Issues" will be the subject of a talk by UAlbany Professor Rosemary Armao who also works as an investigative editor in Eastern Europe and other overseas locations. Admission is free.

TROY -- The Birchkill Arts and Crafts Guild will meet at 10 a.m. March 11 at St. Michael's Church Hall, 175 William's Road. The Program will be a Craft Class, Needle Point Checkbook Cover. The Class will be conducted by member, Fran Luke. Bring a sandwich and favorite cup. Tea and desserts will be provided. Guests and new members are welcome.

DANCE

ALBANY -- A polka dance will be held 2:30-6:30 p.m. March 10 at the Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Ave. Ext. Music by Tony's Polka Band. Admission is $10. For information, call Tom Raymond at 283-0129 or Frank Koslow at 456-1961.